Google technology would give major boost to Nashville

7:14 PM,
Feb. 24, 2014

Making it possible for Google to build Nashville's fiber network should be one of our city's highest priorities.

Written by

John R. Ingram

One thing that companies like mine have learned about competing in the world is that we must stay current with new technologies and, whenever possible, stay one step ahead.

Today no technology is more important to growing cities than securing the benefits of Internet access at high speeds. This is certainly true for businesses. It is important, as well, for children, families and schools.

This is why I could not be more pleased to see that Google, one of the world's most advanced technology companies, is looking at the possibility of building a new ultra-high-speed network here in Nashville. ...